5 Urban Style Icons To Look Up To

If you are looking for a fresh new look then going with a bit of the urban style is a really good idea. This is a very relaxed style that is going to ensure that you are on top of the trends and look fresh in 2014. To help you create a good urban look here are five style icons you should look up to. There are icons in this list for both men and women to find inspiration for their own style.

1. Rihanna

The undisputed urban style icon for women has to be Rihanna. She is a big trendsetter that has influenced many women that have entered the music industry after her.

She is very experimental and brave with her style. She likes to mix and match her style, which is great because it keeps the look fresh. For all the brave urban women out there Ri-Ri is definitely someone to look up to.

2. Tinie Tempah

One man you should look up to if you like the urban style is Tinie Tempah. He is a British musician who has added some geeky chic trends to urban style. He has made showing off that inner geek stylish and brought a lot of fun to men’s urban style.

Fashion Beans article points out that he is very good at mixing old and new, and smart and casual. This makes his style truly ground-breaking and fresh. You can’t really ever guess what he is going to wear to awards shows or gigs but you know there will always be something exciting in his style.

3. Pink

For people who love to add a bit of rock ‘n roll to their look Pink is the perfect style icon to follow. Her style has changed a lot over the years and it feels like she has finally hit upon the right type of combination between bold pieces and normal pieces.

Just like her music, Pink’s style is very much out there and really shows that she doesn’t care what you think. She is still good at showing a softer and more feminine side and is a good role model for all women out there.

4. Nick Grimshaw

Another good urban style icon for men is Nick Grimshaw. This radio celebrity who now also appears on TV has had a great influence in adding some gentleman-like style to the urban trends.

He is great at looking really gentleman-like while still adding bold colours and patterns to his look. He is a lot of fun to watch if you are into fashion and there are many tips that you can take for your own everyday look.

5. Rita Ora

A new urban style icon is Rita Ora. Her style could closely be associated to that of Rihanna’s but there are some subtle differences. This was especially seen at the start when miss Ora hit the scene and was much more street.

The thing about Rita Ora’s style is that it often mixes some boyish trends in and is a really good combination of feminine and masculine styles.

Doris loves to follow fashion and she is always hunting for new ideas from UK-based urban clothing websites. When she isn’t browsing fashion blogs for new ideas she likes to go to gigs with her friends.

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Celebrities and Sunglasses Trends for 2011

THE must have styles for ‘11 include oversized frames, printed designs and retro shapes such as the 50s “cat eye” variety once popularised by icon Audrey Hepburn.

The sun might not have fully put its hat on in 2011 yet but that has not stopped the A List from showcasing the sunglasses trends that were hot on the catwalk earlier on in the year. In case you do not know, THE must have styles for ‘11 include oversized frames, printed designs and retro shapes such as the 50s “cat eye” variety once popularised by icon Audrey Hepburn.

Universally flattering, oversized, butterfly shaped sunnies have donned the faces of many famous individuals recently including pop starlet Rihanna, socialite Kim Kardashian, actress Nicole Ritchie and heiress Paris Hilton. Although the Prada PR18IS (with an RRP of £140) version of these glasses have proved popular with many ladies of high social stature, the rest of us will probably have to wait for discount fashion stores such as the infamous Primark to catch up with the trend once the summer season sets in!

Rounded, oversized sunglasses have also recently been favoured by the likes of ex-Spice Girl Posh, Disney sweetheart Miley Cyrus and British models Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, that latter of which has been chosen as the face of Dolce and Gabbana’s latest shades collection. Appropriately named Animalier, the collection integrates many animal prints into the oversized eyewear movement. Floral printed sunnies are a little “last year” but still favourable with the rich and famous – actress Jessica Alba was recently snapped with a set perched upon her nose.

Large, stripy eye protection meanwhile has also proved a hit, with the fashionably eccentric Marina Diamandis (of the band Marina and the Diamonds) pulling the look off exceptionally well in London recently with her circular, Lennon-esque white a red striped pair (though she has also owns an identical pair in turquoise blue). Hopefully we will see more celebrities experimenting with brightly coloured shades in the wake of this fashion success!

Cat eye glasses – which are wider at the top than they are at the bottom – have been a recent favourite of actress Scarlett Johannson and pop tarts Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. Miu Miu’s retro eyewear collection was also well received when it was revealed on the runways of Paris Fashion Week just seven days ago.

Whatever style of sunglasses you decided to choose, be sure to remember one thing; this year, sunglasses are a key accessory to have fun with! If you are usually too much of a wallflower to don extravagant lenses, then a festival is the perfect time to let go of your fashion inhibitions! You should also remember that confidence is vital to pulling off a quirky accessory or outfit.

Kat Morris works as a prescription sunglasses technician by day in which her specialty lies in repairing and reconditioning Ray Ban Wayfarer glasses. Kat loves reading celebrity rags and penning guest blogs outside of working hours.

New Rihanna: Do We Like Her That Way?

Rihanna appeared on the UK GMTV yesterday (May 22, 2007) performing with her new hit Umbrella twice. Now we can enjoy the new Rihanna with heavily lined eyes, dressed all in black and with rocker accessories. That evolution reminds me of Christina Aguilera who also went mad with her Dirty... Well, things are not as bad with Rihanna but I still miss that elegant, delicate and tender Rihanna we used to see.

You can download Rihanna Interview GMTV video and Rihanna Umbrella performance GMTV video if you missed it.

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You can also see Rihanna performance on GMTV official website.

Kurkova vs Jessica vs Rihanna: CLEAVAGE Of The Day

("Poiret: King of Fashion": MET Costume Institute Gala, New York City, May 7, 2006)

Karolina Kurkova at Costume Institute Benefit Gala:


Jessica Simpson at MET Costume Institute Benefit Gala:

Rihanna: isn't that cut just hilarious?

Rihanna Hits MTV TRL

Rihanna is co-hosting MTV Total Request Live throughout the whole week to interview plenty of celebs - that must be fun.

Rihanna on MTV TRL plus Rihanna leaving MTV studios. That nes hair style really suits her, I must say...

Celeb Candids: Rihanna In A Tiny Black Minidress

Rihanna leaves The Pig restaurant after having dinner with friends March, 26, 2007

Rihanna Has A New Boyfriend?

At NBA All-Star Game event Rihanna definitely got close with Ne-Yo. So, friends or a new couple? We'll see soon...

Recent Rihanna Gossip:
Rihanna was mistaken by a manager at a Zara store in New York for a clerk, Ben Widdicombe of the Daily News reports.

“There was this absolutely beautiful girl folding clothes in a corner and I was wondering, what the hell is she doing working here?"

Rihanna: I Wish She Were a Model

Zac Posen's presentation on Thursday was a success; this season the show has lured everyone from "OC" star Rachel Bilson to singing princess Rihanna. Being only 23 years old, Zac Posen is one of the most popular designers; Posen has dressed glamorous actresses for the Oscars.

Rihanna looks glamorous and very happy. With her hot body, the singer would have achieved success as a model!

Ashley Tisdale Shines on TRL

Ashley Tisdale looked adorable at TRL on Feb. 7/07. Maybe she is cheerful because of the recent release of her Debut Album "Headstrong" (Feb. 6). Singer and TV movie "High School Musical" star Ashley Tisdale released her debut album on Warner Bros. Records. Tisdale teamed up with the top songwriters and producers; among them Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (worked with Britney Spears, Rihanna), Evan "Kidd" Bogart (Rihanna), The Matrix (Britney Spears, Hilary Duff), Guy Roche and Shelly Peiken (Christina Aguilera).

Ashley Tisdale has recently completed 42-city concert tour with her "High School Musical" co-stars. Throughout the tour Tisdale performed songs from the movie's triple-platinum-selling soundtrack and three songs from "Headstrong" each night. Due to "High School Musical" Ashley became very popular. The movie premiered in January 2006 and was the highest-rated telecast in Disney Channel history.

Rihanna Goes Wild at the Cardiff International Arena

Apparently Rihanna has had a really good rest at her native Barbados, as the singer made a wild performance in Cardiff, UK. Even Madonna would be envious of such a show and sexuality! Being criticised for wearing miniskirts, Rihanna decided not to wear any skirt at all!

Rihanna Having a Rest at Home

Rihanna decided to have a good rest at her native place - on the beach of the Barbados. The 17-year-old singer looks great in a swim suit. Looks like Rihanna feels at home here.